Organisers of the SAGE trade show for the sports and grounds maintenance industry, have announced that spaces to exhibit at this year's event are being "booked up fast".
In partnership with Weibang, GRASS, and BioCircle, the event is returning for its third year at the Three Counties showground in Malvern, Worcestershire, taking place on the 19th and 20th of July 2023.
In an official statement organisers said, "While many other exhibitions have been moved indoors, SAGE believes that demonstrating kit is an integral part of grounds care and maintenance exhibitions. This is why it provides the unique opportunity to demo and test equipment, no matter the size. To achieve this, SAGE offers unrivalled value for money, providing each exhibitor with their own demo space alongside their stand from as little as £14 per m2."
This year, organisers have also said that sustainability is its key message, recognising the need to create an exhibition that leaves as little impact on the environment as possible.
Implementing ‘We are green’ practices, in line with the sustainable guidelines set out by Eventex, the show says it hopes to use its platform to inspire a greener approach in the event industry, "bringing together like-minded, revolutionary thinkers, and setting a more sustainable precedent for future exhibitions".
New sustainable measures include free water refill stations, sustainable lanyards, beer barrels instead of bottles, hired glasses to cut out single-use plastic, eco-friendly cleaning products, and more. GRASS, one of SAGE’s official green partners, will also be on hand to advise on tailor-made best sustainable practices for businesses.
Running alongside SAGE will be the-new Green Business Expo, where businesses will have the chance to share sustainable solutions, attend expert-led conferences, and network with other eco-conscious companies.